Amsterdam metro includes 5 lines and 39 stations. You can pay for your metro rides with your bank pass (OV-pay) or buy a local transport ticket. Here is all you need to know about riding metro in Amsterdam.
For a long time, the most popular form of public transport in Amsterdam was the tram. However, with the opening of the new metro line No. 52 Noord/Zuidlijn (on July 22, 2018), which runs under the IJ River and connects the north and south of the city, the Amsterdam metro has become an increasingly popular form of transport.
Amsterdam Metro Opening Hours
Daily 06:00 – 00:30
Need to travel outside these hours? Night buses run from 00:30 to 07:00.
Amsterdam metro map in 2026
The metro network of Amsterdam includes 5 lines and 39 stations.
Four out of the five metro lines pass through Amsterdam Centraal Station.
Line M50 · Isolatorweg – Gein
The ring line — does not pass through Centraal Station. Stop at Bijlmer ArenA for the Johan Cruijff ArenA stadium.
Lines M51 / M53 / M54 · Centraal Station corridor
These three lines run the same route between Centraal and Amstel. Stop at Waterlooplein for the Rembrandt House Museum, Jewish Historical Museum and Hortus Botanicus botanical garden. Stop at Nieuwmarkt for the Chinatown area and easy walking access to the old city centre.
Line M52 · Noord – Station Zuid Main tourist line
The Noord/Zuidlijn connects the city in 16 minutes end to end. The most useful line for sightseeing.
Rokin station:
Dam Square, the Royal Palace, Madame Tussauds and the Flower Market are all within walking distance. Kalverstraat shopping street starts right here.
Vijzelgracht station:
The closest metro stop to the Museum Quarter. The Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum and Heineken Experience are all within a 10-minute walk.
De Pijp station:
The lively Albert Cuyp market is right next to the station — the largest open-air market in the Netherlands.
Station Zuid:
Main hub for trains to Schiphol Airport. Vondelpark is a 15-minute walk.
Source: https://gvb.nl/en/gvb-maps
How to pay for Amsterdam metro in 2026?
The Amsterdam metro is part of the GVB network, the transport company that operates Amsterdam public transport. You can pay for your rides per kilometer at a rate of €1,16 for boarding + €0,217 per km (2026 tariffs). To do this, you need an OV-chipcard or a usual bank card (OV-pay). This is convenient for single trips.
If you plan to use public transport a lot, we recommend choosing one of the travel tickets or passes:
Which ticket suits you best? Check out our public transport comparison.
GVB tram / bus / metro ticket prices in 2026
| Ticket valid in GVB tram, bus, metro for | Price | Cost per day |
|---|---|---|
| 1 hour | € 3,40 | N/A |
| 1 day – 24 hours | € 10,00 | € 10,00 |
| 2 days – 48 hours | € 16,00 | € 8,00 |
| 3 days – 72 hours | € 21,50 | € 7,17 |
| 4 days – 96 hours | € 27,50 | € 6,88 |
| 5 days – 120 hours | € 34,00 | € 6,80 |
| 6 days – 144 hours | € 39,00 | € 6,50 |
| 7 days – 168 hours | € 43,00 | € 6,14 |
Public transport in Amsterdam, including metro, is free for children up to 4 years old. A ticket for children aged 4-11 in 2026 costs € 5 per day.
Please remember: with all types of tickets you need to check in and check out.
Amsterdam metro timetable and opening hours in 2026
Metro opens: daily from 06:00 · Metro closes: around 00:30 · Night buses available after closing
Metro opens every day around 06:00 and closes around 00:30. Tip! If you need to travel earlier or later, you can use the night buses. We recommend using the 9292.nl website or app to plan your route and check the most up-to-date metro timetable.
FAQ about Amsterdam metro in 2026
Amsterdam metro will operate according to a Sunday timetable on:
> Thursday 25 December 2026 (Christmas Day)
> Friday 26 December 2026 (Boxing Day)
> Thursday 1 January 2027 (New Year’s Day)
On Wednesday 31 December 2026 metros will run the weekday (Christmas holidays) timetable until about 20:00. Later, on 1 January 2027 the night network will start at 1:30 and you can travel on metro lines 52 and 54, GVB night buses and ferry lines F3 and F4. All other metro lines will start at 07:00 and run according to the Sunday timetable.
Please note: Amstel Station will be closed on New Year’s Eve. Metro 54 will therefore not stop at this station. All passageways at Centraal Station will be closed from 20:00. You can use the Cuyperspassage bicycle and pedestrian tunnel between the IJ side (rear) and the Stationsplein (front).
Yes, the I amsterdam City Card includes access to all public transport in Amsterdam, operated by GVB: metro, tram, bus and night buses.
The price of a metro ride in Amsterdam depends on the payment method. If you pay with OV-pay (tap in/tap out with your bank pass), the price you pay boarding fee of € 1,16 + € 0,217 per/km. If you buy a single GVB ticket, the price is € 3,40/hour. If you buy a multi-day pass, the price starts from € 6,14/day.
The Amsterdam metro closes around 00:30 (last trains finish running after midnight).
Visit Amsterdam: plan your trip
- Arriving to Amsterdam by plane? This is how you can get from the airport to the city center.
- Travelling from another European city (Paris, Brussels, Berlin) by an international train? It will take you to Amsterdam Central station in the city center.
- There are hundreds of nice hotels in Amsterdam for every taste and budget. We recommend Ambassade hotel, Andaz Prinsengracht and other hotels in the Nine Streets area on the canal belt of Amsterdam.
- Travel by public transport in Amsterdam with an unlimited pass for 1-7 days. With Amsterdam Travel Ticket you can also travel from/to the airport by train or bus.
- Alternatively buy the I amsterdam City Card, which includes city public transport, museums entrance, canal cruise and 24 hours bike rental.
- Check out our list of top 15 best things to do in Amsterdam, day itineraries and book museum tickets in advance.
- Make your trip to the Netherlands complete by visiting Giethoorn (the Dutch Venice), Volendam and Zaanse Schans.
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- Things to do in the Netherlands with kids
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